Jorge Masvidal targets Conor McGregor as a possible opponent for his eagerly anticipated UFC comeback, claiming the battle would finish in devastating trend.
The 40-year-old’s final outing – a 10-round skilled boxing match – occurred earlier this 12 months, when he misplaced a majority choice to Nate Diaz.
Jorge Masvidal, although, had beforehand scored a third-round stoppage over Diaz, changing into the unique BMF champion, once they locked horns within the octagon again in 2019.
However, after struggling 4 defeats on the bounce towards a few of the sport’s slickest operators, ‘Gamebred’ is now seeking to reignite his MMA profession.
Jorge Masvidal calls out Conor McGregor
Following a sensational victory over Diaz, Masvidal entered his first UFC title battle towards Kamaru Usman in 2020.
Having taken the chance on quick discover, the fight sports activities star gave a strong account of himself via 5 rounds, however finally misplaced a unanimous choice.
Certain sufficient, the American was then decisively crushed of their fast rematch, earlier than dropping to seasoned contenders Colby Covington and Gilbert Burns.
With Masvidal seeking to get again within the win column, although, he has now teased a possible showdown towards Conor McGregor subsequent 12 months.
McGregor, after all, has not fought since his crushing defeat to Dustin Poirier again in 2021.
However nonetheless, ‘The Infamous’ has insisted that he’ll make a spectacular return sooner or later subsequent 12 months, doubtlessly headlining a deliberate UFC card in Miami.
And so, with McGregor representing essentially the most profitable possibility, Masvidal is seemingly assured that the pair will collide in April.
“I’d like for it to be Conor as a result of I heard he additionally desires to battle on that very same date,” Masvidal advised Hablemos MMA in Spanish.
“He’s by no means talked about my title as a result of he is aware of I’ll rip his head off. Nevertheless, if him and the UFC make that mistake, I’ll take his head off in Miami in April.
“They’re saying he may need to do it, however I’m chilling. If he desires to do it, nice – I’ll kill him.”
Jorge Masvidal names Leon Edwards instead opponent for his UFC return
Whereas a conflict with McGregor could possibly be large, there’s nonetheless loads of uncertainty connected to the Irishman’s comeback.
And so, as an alternative of focusing all of his consideration on the MMA star, Masvidal has named former welterweight champion Leon Edwards as a attainable back-up possibility.
Since dropping his title to Belal Muhammad in a large upset earlier this 12 months, Edwards has not revealed any hints concerning his subsequent task.
However with Masvidal seeking to rejoin the scene at 170 lbs, the Brit could possibly be enticed by the potential matchup.
“[Edwards] and I’ve historical past, and it’s time to settle it,” Masvidal added. “He’s not booked, and neither am I. Let’s go, signal the contract, and I’ll break your face.”
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